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The Best Places to Visit in Italy

It's not surprising that Italy, as the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, should be so rich in art, culture, and architecture. However, Italy's top tourist attractions are not just art and architecture; the country is also blessed with lakes, mountains, and a dramatic coastline that provide outstanding natural beauty and attractions. Plan your Italian tours itinerary using this list of the top attractions in Italy to ensure you see the best places to see and things to do.

Florence Duomo (Florence)

The Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, widely regarded as one of the world's best cathedrals, dominates the Florence skyline. The Campanile, designed by Giotto, stands 82 meters tall, with 414 steps leading to a viewing platform with spectacular views of the city and dome. A splendid baptistery stands opposite the Duomo, known for its bronze paneled doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti.

The Colosseum (Rome)

The colosseum is an ion of Rome, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and a breathtaking example of Roman architecture. The Colosseum's façade was three stories high, with open arcades containing statues at each entry, and it was famous in Roman times because it stood alone. Despite its state of disrepair, the Colosseum stands as a testament to the Roman Empire's wealth and might, and any tours of Italy would be completed without a visit to this world wonder.

The Grand Canal (Venice)

The Grand Canal, Venice’s primary waterway that runs between the lagoon and the Saint Mark Basin, winds its way through the city. The Grand Canal may be seen from a variety of perspectives, but the finest way to see it is from the waterbody. The Vaporetto, or water buses, are preferred by Venetians, although most visitors prefer private water taxis or the gondola.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Pisa)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of several attractions in the city of Pisa, one whose international recognition stems from a fault rather than its elegance. Before restoration efforts in the 1990s, it was anticipated to tumble over by the year 2000, since it had been leaning more and more throughout the ages. But, visitors can now ascend the tower's stairs for a spectacular perspective of the city.

The Uffizi Gallery (Florence)

The Uffizi is a one-stop history of Italian Renaissance art, in addition to being one of the world's most important art museums. Here you'll find the first attempts with perspective, as well as some of the earliest portraits as painters moved away from religious art and some of the earliest examples of naturalistic and scenic backgrounds in religious painting. Also, don't miss Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Uffizi's most famous painting.

Vatican City (Vatican)

The Vatican has some of the most valuable art and art collections in the world. The vast Basilica of St. Peter, which houses St. Peter's grave, and one of Michelangelo's most moving works, the Pieta, is the focal point. Michelangelo's frescoes cover the walls and ceilings of the Sistine Chapel and work by Raphael and other great artists may be found in the Vatican Palace.

The Pantheon (Rome)

The Pantheon, an extremely well-preserved Roman relic, exhibits the Roman Empire's remarkable architectural achievements. It was desecrated by the Pope in 609 CE when early Christian princes disallowed the use of a pagan temple as a church. The Pantheon houses the tombs of Italian Kings, Renaissance painter Raphael, and other notable Italians.

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naman19rawat · 2 years

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Most Visited attractions in Italy

Italy – the birthplace of the Renaissance and the Roman empire is a treasure trove of art, architecture, and history. Italy has the most UNESCO-listed cultural sites than any other country with a vast number of masterpieces by some of the most gifted artists to have ever lived.

You might arrange a whole tour around a single interest, such as art or camping, but we're here to give the first-time visitors a glimpse of the best of what Italy has to offer.

The Florence Duomo

The Duomo Cathedral of Florence, also known as the Cattedrale Di Santa Maria Del Fiore, was one of the most important architectural structures in 14th-century Florence. It brought a new era of art and engineering to Italy.

Take a walk in the Piazza Del Duomo and admire the centuries of art all around you, or a guided tour through the Florence Cathedral, the Baptistry, the opera theatre, Brunelleschi's Dome, the cathedral bell tower, and the Santa Reparata Crypt. You can climb to the top of the dome and be awed by an intimate view of the stunning fresco “The Last Judgement”.

The Colosseum

The Colosseum is a Roman icon, one of the ancient world's seven wonders and a stunning example of ancient Roman architecture.

The Flavian Amphitheater (the nick-name Colosseum came much later) was built on Emperor Vespasian's whim between 70 and 80 AD. A modern-day football pitch could easily fit within this old sports facility. Nearly four centuries of blood-sport were observed on the Colosseum Arena floor. The Colosseum hosted gladiatorial contests and public shows including as animal hunts, simulated sea warfare, re-enactments of popular battles, executions, and tragedies. It stands as a reminder of the Roman Empire’s might and wealth.

The Vatican City

The Vatican – the holy city is home to some of the most valuable art and art collections in the world. The vast Basilica of St. Peter, which houses St. Peter's grave, and one of Michelangelo's most moving works, the Pieta, is the focal point and a tour of the Vatican City is a must for the pious at least once in your life.

Watch the Pope address the people at the St. Peter’s Square and witness Michelangelo's frescoes on the walls and ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, and works by Raphael and other great artists in the Vatican Palace. You can be a devout pilgrim or a lover of art and the artists, a tour of the holy city should be on your bucket list.

Cinque Terra

Cinque Terre is a beautiful seaside region with high hills and sharp cliffs that gaze out over the Mediterranean. The villages in the region are connected by walking trails, a railroad that burrows through the headlands to emerge at each town, or a spectacular tiny road high on the slope above. If you're a nature lover, an adventurer, or into camping and hiking then this is the place for you.

Hike between the villages that still retain that old-world charm of a fishing village and enjoy the terrific scenic beauty far away from the hustle and bustle of the city that Cinque Terre provides.

Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius

Book a tour of the ruins of Pompeii and look at the still smoldering Mt. Vesuvius, which looks over the city it destroyed thousands of years ago. You get the chance to view the frescoes, mosaics, and sculptures that were encased in lava since the eruption.

Witness the remains of houses, markets, baths, temples, theaters, streets, and human bones discovered. You can take a tour of the site, stroll over old alleys scarred by chariot tracks, and view Roman engineering from over 2,000 years ago. Is there a better way to let your inner explorer out than while exploring the ruins of Pompeii?

As a bonus, you can also combine a tour of Pompeii with that of another excavated city- Herculaneum, which was destroyed by the same eruption but was buried in lava and ash that consolidated the town exactly the way it was.

Milan Duomo

The Duomo in Milan is without a doubt the city's most beautiful edifice. This massive Gothic church, which stands tall in Piazza del Duomo, has seen more than 600 years pass by, as evidenced by its history and architecture.

With its magnificent Gothic architecture, stained-glass windows, and tapestries, it is one of Italy's and Europe's largest cathedrals. Climb to the rooftop, 150 feet above street level, for a panoramic view of the city, which is ornamented with white marble spires in different rows. Don't miss the opportunity to go below under the foundation of the Basilica di Santa Tecla and the Baptistry.

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